BBL Double-Header Day, Arsenal Takes on Brentford: Top Sports Updates

A packed day of sports action awaits fans with a double-header day in the Big Bash League (BBL) as four teams get ready to take on each other. Meanwhile, in English Premier League news, Arsenal will face Brentford. Here's the rundown of today's top sports news stories.

In cricket, Pakistani fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah needs six more wickets to break the record for most wickets taken by an Indian cricketer in a single Test series. Currently sitting second on the list is legend Bishan Singh Bedi. However, Bumrah also requires just two more wickets to reclaim his spot at the top of the away Test series scalps list.

In domestic competitions, Hobart Hurricanes will host Sydney Sixers in match 18 of the upcoming BBL season. Captain Ben McDermott will lead the charge for the Hurricanes in Nathan Ellis's absence. The Heat, meanwhile, are set to take on Melbourne Stars in match 19.

The English Premier League also saw some action as Arsenal prepared to face Brentford. Football fans can expect a clash between two teams battling it out for crucial points in their league standings.

On the court, Novak Djokovic proved too strong for Indian tennis player Rinky Hijikata at the Brisbane International. The Australian dominated his opponent to secure a spot in the next round.

Bangladesh's domestic T20 series also saw some thrilling victories, with Khulna Tigers edging out Chittagong Kings by 37 runs and Rangpur Riders upsetting Sylhet Strikers by as many runs.

Last but not least, teams will be gearing up for an intense Hockey India League match between Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers and Team Gonasika.